How it smells
Main smell: lavender and fresh. It opens with banana leaf and bergamot, moves to aromatic notes and bergamot and dries down to black tea and leather.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
20 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Gendarme 20 EDC
20 EDC is made by Gendarme. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Parfums De Marly Sedley lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like black tea and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
20 for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its lavender side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is lavender (100%), followed by fresh and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy lavender and fresh smells and notes like aromatic notes and black tea. Less obvious notes include citruses, lavender and lily. Perfume fans rate it 3.84 out of 5.
Which weather suits 20
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Parfums De Marly Sedley.
If you like 20, try these
Similar picks to try: Tommy Hilfiger (4 shared notes), Snif Ace Ace Baby unisex (4 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Sedley (4 shared notes) and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
Does 20 project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can women wear 20?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.